Fleurance – 06/07/2026: On Sunday, June 7, 2026, a memorial event for the 11-year-old student Lyhanna will take place in Fleurance, a town in the Gers department. The event will begin at 3 p.m. at Square de Verdun, near Collège Hubert-Reeves, where Lyhanna was last seen.
Lyhanna disappeared on May 29, 2026, and was found dead on June 4, 2026, in an abandoned agricultural silo in Puycasquier, about 15 kilometers south of Fleurance. The autopsy confirmed the identity of the student, while the exact causes of death are still under investigation.
Lyhanna’s parents initiated the organization of the memorial event and will be personally present. They thank the mayor of Fleurance for his support and invite the mayors of the surrounding communities to join the event. However, in an official statement, they emphasize that no further political presence is desired.
The community of Fleurance has invited citizens to participate in the memorial event to share the family’s grief and commemorate the deceased student. The event is organized by the city administration and aims to provide residents with an opportunity to express their sympathy.
The tragedy has deeply affected the region and the entire country. Authorities have launched investigations to clarify the exact circumstances of Lyhanna’s death. A 41-year-old man, considered the main suspect, has been taken into custody. He had previously worked in the agricultural silo where Lyhanna’s body was found.
The memorial event in Fleurance offers the community a chance to come together to share their sorrow and commemorate the deceased student. Lyhanna’s parents hope the event will help alleviate some of their pain and preserve the memory of their daughter.
The investigations are ongoing, and authorities have promised to take all necessary steps to bring the truth about Lyhanna’s death to light. Sunday’s memorial event will be an important step in this process to support the family and the community.
Citizens of Fleurance and the surrounding communities are invited to attend the memorial event to express their sympathy and honor the deceased student. The event will begin at 3 p.m. at Square de Verdun and end at Place Marcadet. The city administration has announced that traffic controls during the event will be conducted by the police and gendarmerie.